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BELLATOR AND USO TEAM UP TO SALUTE THE TROOPS WITH SPECIAL LIVE EVENT IN HAWAII ON DECEMBER 14

 

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Brent Primus Defends Lightweight Title Against Michael Chandler in Long-Awaited Main Event Rematch to Kick Off Honolulu Doubleheader

 

LOS ANGELES – To honor the brave men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces, Bellator MMA has partnered with the USO to present a special live event free for the troops, along with their friends and families, on December 14.

 

 

“Having worked with the Army Combatives Program to evaluate and update their combat readiness, I have long respected the military and their courage,” said Royce Gracie, MMA Legend and Bellator Ambassador. “When I found out we were doing an event in Hawaii, knowing the large military population there, I knew we had to show our support and appreciation through MMA.”

 

 

 

Bellator President Scott Coker is proud of this new relationship with USO and is eager to show his support to the brave service men and women.

 

 

 

“The USO is a historic military support organizationnot just in entertainment but in connecting them back to the things they love and fight for,"Wi Coker. “It made perfect sense for Bellator to establish a relationship with the USO and provide a unique opportunity to Hawaii’s military population. We appreciate their service to the nation, and we hope this is just the first of many opportunities for us to work together.”

 

 

 

Emanating from the Neal S. Blaisdell Arena in Honolulu, this unique show will be headlined by a title fight featuring current lightweight champ Brett Primus (8-0) against two-time former titlist Michael Chandler (18-4), while heavyweight icon Frank Mir (18-12) pàdé Javy Ayala (10-7) in a heavyweight clash.

Bellator and USO Present: Salute the Troops will air on Paramount Network on Friday, December 14 ni 10 p.m. ET/9 p.m. CT and will be simulcast on CMT. The event will also stream LIVE on DAZN, while preliminary bouts will stream on Bellator.com and globally on the Bellator Mobile App. Afikun bouts ni yoo kede ni Wiwa ọsẹ.

 

 

 

Reigning champ Brent Primus puts both his title and undefeated streak on the line in a highly anticipated rematch for the Bellator lightweight title. After upsetting Chandler last year, the Eugene, Ore.-native has since battled injuries that have delayed his return to the cage. Bayi, he looks to silence the critics and prove that he is the rightful and deserving 155-pound champion. One of the most-decorated fighters in Bellator history, Michael Chandler has plans to reclaim the championship and become a three-time titleholder. “Iron” has defeated a who’s who among the division’s elite, pẹlu Benson

Henderson, Patricky maluiwoile (x2), Yamauchi soke and Eddie Alvarez. The former University of Missouri wrestler, who now calls Nashville home, has earned his way back to No. 1-contender status with his sights set on leaving Hawaii with the belt.

 

 

 

Former UFC heavyweight champ Frank Mir returns to the Bellator cage following his exciting back-and-forth battle with Fedor Emelianenko kẹhin orisun omi. With career wins over Roy Nelson, Antonio “Big Nog” Nogueira (x2), Brock Lesnar and Mirko Cro Cop, the Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt looks for another impressive victory to add to his illustrious career. After shocking the world when he KO’d Sergei Kharitonov, Javy Ayala become an overnight sensation to MMA fans. Known to fans as “Eye Candy,” the heavyweight has also impressively defeated Eric Prindle and Raphael Butler. Fighting out of Porterville, Calif., Ayala returns hoping to yet again shock the world and defeat one of the greatest heavyweights in MMA history.

 

 

 

This unforgettable night will be part of an historic weekend culminating with the previously announced Bellator Hawaii lojo satide, December 15, airing exclusively on DAZN. This highly-anticipated fight card includes Bellator women’s flyweight champ Ilima-Lei Macfarlane defending her title against Valo jẹrie Létourneau, Lyoto Machida making his Bellator debut against former champ Rafael Carvalho, Neiman Gracie mu lori Ati Rutu in an opening round matchup in the Bellator Welterweight World Grand Prix and much more.

 

 

Bellator and the USO will also partner for a week of special events in Hawaii leading up to the big weekend of exciting fights on December 14 ati 15. More details to come soon.

 

Imudojuiwọn Bellator and USO Present: Salute the Troops Fight Card:

Lightweight World Title Main Event: Brent Primus (8-0) la. Michael Chandler (18-4)

Heavyweight Main Card Bout: Frank Mir (18-12) la. Javy Ayala (10-7)

 

*Card subject to change

 

 

 

Jọwọ ṣàbẹwò Bellator.com ati USO.org fun alaye siwaju sii.

HAWAII’S ILIMA-LEI MACFARLANE MAKES FIRST FLYWEIGHT TITLE DEFENSE AGAINST ALEJANDRA LARA IN MAIN EVENT OF BELLATOR 201 Lori June 29

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VALERIE LETOURNEAU RETURNS TO ACTION AGAINST BRUNA ELLEN

 

 

Los Angeles – Bellator returns to Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, Calif. fun Bellator 201 on Friday, June 29. The card will be headlined by the San Diego-based Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (7-0), who defends her undefeated record and newly won flyweight crown against Columbia’s Alejandra “Azul” Lara (7-1).

 

 

 

 

In addition to the women’s flyweight championship being up for grabs on June 29, Valerie Létourneau (9-6) will look to improve to 2-0 inside the Bellator cage, when she meets the always-tough Bruna Ellen (4-1) at 125-pounds. Additional bouts, including the co-main event for Bellator 201: Macfarlane vs. Lara, will be announced in the coming days.

 

 

 

 

Tickets for the event go on sale this Friday, April 6 and start at $39. Tickets will be available at the Pechanga box office and Pechanga.com. Ilẹkun fun awọn iṣẹlẹ-ìmọ ni 3:30 p.m. PT, while the preliminary card will kick-off at 4:30 p.m. PST. The event will be broadcast live and free on Paramount Network at 9 p.m. Et / 8 aidunnu. CT, while preliminary action will stream on Bellator.com and globally on the newly updated Bellator Mobile App.

 

 

 

 

Ilima-Lei Macfarlane has been proving naysayers wrong since her viral MMA debut in 2015, defeating every opponent placed in front of her en route to becoming the inaugural Bellator women’s flyweight champion this past November by defeating Emily Ducote. Born in Honolulu, “The Ilimanator” was a high school wrestler at Punahou School, where she was also a classmate of pro golfer Michelle Wie. Primarily focusing on her academics, Macfarlane went on to attend San Diego State University, where she studied cultural anthropology and went on to earn her master’s degree in liberal arts and sciences. Following that, the 27-year-old dove headfirst into MMA, splitting time between Team Hurricane Awesome and 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu, where she remains to this day. Undefeated bi a Pro, Macfarlane now looks to keep her undefeated record intact and the title around her waist.

 

 

 

 

Hailing lati Medellin, Colombia, Alejandra Lara made a statement in Bellator’s flyweight division when she finished Lena Ovchynnikova via rear-naked choke at Bellator 190. The 23-year-old knockout artist has earned seven victories in eight outings since making her professional debut in 2011 and has shown tenacity in her fights thus far, showcasing a pair of first round knockouts and multiple submissions. On the heels of her impressive promotional debut, Lara earned a shot at the championship on June 29.

 

 

 

 

Ọmọ Kanada ti a bi Létourneau, Olukọnija akọle akọle iwuwo UFC atijọ kan, gbejade ohun orin iwunilori ti awọn ija amọdaju, highlighted by a world title contest against former champion Joanna Jędrzejczyk. Since signing with Bellator, “Trouble” has moved up to her more natural weight class, impressively defeating Kate Jackson in her promotional debut. Ni Bellator 201, the American Top Team-product will look to improve upon her nine victories as a professional, iye ti o ni awọn ipari marun, pẹlu mẹrin bọ nipa ọna ti knockout.

 

 

 

 

At only 21-years-old, Ellen has already made three appearances for Bellator, competing against the likes of Veta Arteaga and Jessica Middleton. The Campinas, Brazil native and Team Nogueira-product has won four out of five fights to begin her professional career and will now look to continue her upward trajectory when she meets the former title challenger in a battle of top contenders.

 

Imudojuiwọn Bellator 201: Macfarlane vs. Lara Fight Card:

Women’s Flyweight Title Main Event: Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (7-0) la. Alejandra Lara (7-1)

Women’s Flyweight Feature Bout: Valerie Létourneau (9-6) la. Bruna Ellen (4-1)

 

 

 

 

*Card subject to change.

 

 

 

 

Please visit Bellator.com for additional information.

MCDONALD & LETOURNEAU IMPRESS IN BELLATOR DEBUTS, CAPPING OFF FINAL EVENT ON SPIKE

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FULL EVENT PHOTOS

Complete Bellator 191: McDonald vs. Ligier Fight Card Results:

Michael McDonald (18-4) ṣẹgun Peter Ligier (8-2-1) nipasẹ unanimous ipinnu (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

 

Awọn fọto: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/8acndyoa13mtgs7/AABOlDgJCtycBa-bPH8L1e8Qa?dl = 0

 

McDonald Quote: “I was happy with the performance. He ate some heavy punches. I hit him hard enough to break my right hand again, so he’s very durable and I expected that from him. I’ve seen him get put down and keep coming. He was very impressive, I’m honored to have fought him and he really stepped up to the occasion. I think that I have some pretty high accolades for a bantamweight, but I really have no idea how that stacks up to the other guys in my division. We will let this hand heal up and find out soon.”

 

Valerie Letourneau (9-6) ṣẹgun Kate Jackson (9-3-1) nipasẹ unanimous ipinnu (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

 

Awọn fọto: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/xv8mhtcx9eku5p9/AAB94OCwYqOCIUbHyTcU3chUa?dl = 0

 

Letourneau Quote: “I never feel like I’m doing enough. That’s the first thing I ask my coach: ‘Was it a good fight?’ I think experience has taught me to be patient in the fight and to fight smart. You always want to put on a show, but sometimes it can cost you the fight. Ni mi kẹhin ija, I didn’t do enough because I was too careful. I wanted to bring all that experience together and make the best of it.”

 

“This was a very important fight for me. Mo wa 34, my daughter’s a teenager now. I’ve sacrificed a lot of things for my career. But I want this Bellator belt so bad. It was really hard for me to watch Ilima Macfarlane and Emily Ducote fight for it first. I have so much respect for both of them, but I wanted to be the first one to fight for the title. Laanu, that didn’t happen but to me that’s the only thing I have on my mind right now. Ilima knows I want to fight her and she had a really good performance in her last fight. When it happens, I think it’s going to be a really good matchup. It’s going to be an exciting fight.”

Mohammad Yahya (4-1) ṣẹgun Ash Griffiths (4-5) via TKO at 3:26 ti yika kan

 

Awọn fọto: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/62fh9s38lo1de3x/AAAF5NCgKybT6v1HG9qYJOaHa?dl = 0

 

Yahya Quote: “This is what we trained for and we executed exactly as we planned. I was very confident in the opening round. I said that I was going to win in the first round by TKO and I did just that. It’s confidence, but this is also a product of hard work. I was training very hard for this and I executed. I knew that I had the best team in the world and we’re on to the next one now.”

 

Philip De Fries (14-6, 1 NC) defi. James Thompson (20-17, 1 NC) nipasẹ ifakalẹ (guillotine) ni 1:33 ti yika kan

 

Awọn fọto: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/efcurjmp6k10j2q/AADd556tK8j6Lg-T7Te54Z_ma?dl = 0

 

De Fries Quote: "Mo lero nla, the less damage the better. I’m not getting any prettier. Hats off to James, he’s a legend. It’s a shame it was over so quick, it could have been a barn burner. But I’m happy. I want to climb the ladder here in Bellator. If there is an opening in this tournament, I’ll gladly step in. I feel great at the moment. Fighting is 90 percent mental and the first half of my career, I didn’t have the head for it. But now I’m putting everything together, I feel great and I’m performing. Mo setan, Mo ti yoo ja enikeni.

 

Jeremy Petley (12-8) defi. Lewis Monarch (9-3) nipasẹ pipin ipinnu (29-28 x2, 27-30)

 

Awọn fọto: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/q1gw2zn80ujf2ps/AABweE-l4KMFb00-hvR7CExDa?dl = 0

 

Petley Quote: “I was prepared to do the job and really demonstrate my skills. He put up a tough fight and made me work for it. I was prepared for a war, and that’s what he gave me so I had to dig deep. Lewis was a good opponent but I knew no matter what the situation or adversity, that I have a big heart, I have work ethic, a good skillset and a good corner behind me. I knew that no matter what happened, I would come out with the victory.”

 

“This is a fraction of my potential. Mo fẹ awọn ńlá njà, I want the Bellator title. I want to move up, I want to move forward and fight late in the night. I have what it takes, so I’ll take anybody. This was not the most convincing win, but no matter who I face, I can win. I don’t care who it is up against me, I can always find a way. I find a way to win. That’s what I do.”

BELLATOR 191 WEIGH-IN RESULTS & Awọn fọto

 

BELLATOR’S FINAL EVENT ON SPIKE TAKES PLACE

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NEWCASTLE, England – Only one main event competitor is sure to be smiling after their matchup ọla night when Michael McDonald(17-4) makes his Bellator debut against Peter Ligier (8-1-1) in the headlining bout of Bellator 191.

Another high-profile free agent signing in Valerie Letourneau (8-6) is also set to make her long-awaited promotional debut, squaring si pa lodi si Kate Jackson (9-2-1) in the co-main event at Newcastle, England’s Metro Radio Arena.

 

Bellator 191: McDonald vs. Ligier will be broadcast free on SPIKE Friday, Oṣu kejila. 15 ni 9 p.m. ATI/ 8 p.m. CT. The event marks the last time Bellator will air on SPIKE before the network rebrands itself as Paramount Network in January.

 

Tickets for the event can be purchased from Ticketmaster.co.uk & event.co.uk

 

Complete Bellator 191: McDonald vs. Ligier Fight Card:

138 Pound Catchweight Main Event: Michael McDonald (137.6 lbs.) la. Peter Ligier (135.8 lbs.) Awọn fọto

Women’s Flyweight Co-Main Event: Valerie Letourneau (125.8 lbs.) la. Kate Jackson (125.5 lbs.) Awọn fọto

Heavyweight Feature Bout: James Thompson (266 lbs.) la. Phil De Fries (261 lbs.) Awọn fọto

Welterweight Feature Bout: Mohammad Yahya (163 lbs.) la. Ash Griffiths (170.5 lbs.) Awọn fọto

Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Jeremy Petley (146.4 lbs.) la. Lewis Monarch (146 lbs.) Awọn fọto

MICHAEL ‘MAYDAY’ MCDONALD MAKES PROMOTIONAL DEBUT AGAINST PETER LIGIER DURING MAIN EVENT OF BELLATOR 191 IN NEWCASTLE, ENGLAND ON DEC. 15

VALERIE ‘TROUBLE’ LETOURNEAU ALSO SET FOR BELLATOR DEBUT AGAINST KATE JACKSON

LOS ANGELES – Two of Bellator’s top recent free agent signings, Michael McDonald (17-4) ati Valerie Letourneau (8-6), will both make their long-awaited promotional debuts during Bellator 191 at Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle, England on Friday, Oṣu kejila. 15.

 

“Mayday” will take on Peter Ligier (8-1-1) in a bantamweight main event, while “Trouble” will compete at flyweight against Kate Jackson (9-2-1) ni awọn àjọ-akọkọ iṣẹlẹ. Ni afikun, British heavyweights collide when James “The Colossus” Thompson (20-16, 1 NC) returns to the Bellator cage where he meets Philip De Fries (13-6, 1 NC). Níkẹyìn, two lightweight contests have also been added, as Jeremy Petley (11-8) battles Lewis Monarch (9-2) and Ash Griffiths (4-4) takes on Mohammad Yahya (3-1).

 

Bellator 191: McDonald vs. Ligier will be broadcast free on SPIKE Friday, Oṣu kejila. 15 ni 9 p.m. ATI/ 8 p.m. CT. Tickets for the event can be purchased from Ticketmaster.co.uk & event.co.uk.

 

Ni nikan 26 ọdun ti ọjọ ori, McDonald will enter the Bellator cage with experience against some of the top bantamweights the sport of MMA has to offer, including Renan Barao, John Lineker, Urijah Faber and Brad Pickett. A veteran of the WEC and UFC veteran, the Modesto, Calif.-native signed with Bellator following a nine-fight, five-year run with his former promotion. Pẹlu 15 finishes in his 17 AamiEye bi a ọjọgbọn, McDonald will look to hand Ligier his first stoppage loss of his career.

 

Hailing from Paris, France, Ligier turned pro in 2013 and has competed exclusively on the European circuit throughout his 10-fight career. Also known as “BadAzz,” the 31-year-old has finished his opponent in five out of eight opportunities, amounting to an impressive finishing rate of 63%. Now making his debut with Bellator, Ligier formerly competed for BAMMA in 2014.

 

Ọmọ Kanada ti a bi Létourneau, Olukọnija akọle akọle iwuwo UFC atijọ kan, gbejade ohun orin iwunilori ti awọn ija amọdaju, highlighted by a world title contest against former champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk. Bayi, moving up to her more natural weight class, the 34-year-old American Top Team product will make her debut for Bellator. On Dec. 15, “Trouble” will look to improve upon her eight victories as a professional, iye ti o ni awọn ipari marun, pẹlu mẹrin bọ nipa ọna ti knockout.

 

Fresh off a victory over Colleen Schneider at Bellator 182 ni August, the victory gave Jackson five wins in a row, including four stoppages. Jackson hasn’t lost since May of 2013, a period which also included a run on reality television show The Gbẹhin Onija akoko 23. Hailing from Lostwithiel, Cornwall, England, Jackson will have the home crowd to her advantage at Bellator 191.

Complete Bellator 191: McDonald vs. Ligier Fight Card:

Bantamweight Main Event: Michael McDonald (17-4) la. Peter Ligier (8-1-1)

Women’s Flyweight Co-Main Event: Valerie Letourneau (8-6) la. Kate Jackson (9-2-1)

Heavyweight Feature Bout: James Thompson (20-16, 1 NC) la. Philip De Fries (13-6, 1 NC)

Lightweight Feature Bout: Jeremy Petley (11-8) la. Lewis Monarch (9-2)

 

Alakoko Kaadi:

Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Mohammad Yahya (3-1) la. Ash Griffiths (4-4)

 

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OMO BELLATOR TI FLYWEIGHT SHAMP LATI DUN INU 2017

 

Los Angeles - Bellator dun lati kede awọn iforukọsilẹ ti Valerie Letourneau (8-6), Alejandra Lara (6-1), Sabriye Sengul(Uncomfortable), Kristi Lopez (2-0), Na Liang (6-0) ati Juliana Velasquez (5-0) si awọn ifowo siwe ti ọpọlọpọ-ija ti yoo rii wọn dije ni pipin 125-iwon ti Bellator ti n yọ jade. Afikun ohun ti, Bellator yoo wo lati ṣe ade ade-aṣaju agbaye fẹẹrẹ fẹẹrẹ ti awọn obinrin ni ọdun yii.

“2017 ti jẹ ọdun nla fun wa ni mimu kiko awọn aṣoju ọfẹ marquee wa ti o le ni ipa lẹsẹkẹsẹ lori pipin wọn,”Alakoso Bellator Scott Coker sọ. “Ẹgbẹ yii ti awọn ibuwolu fifẹ ṣe afihan pe a ni igbẹkẹle si i jakejado iwe atokọ wa, bi a ṣe n ṣe afikun ijinle diẹ sii si kilasi iwuwo idije tẹlẹ. A n ṣe afikun idije idije akọle ti a fihan, pẹlu ẹgbẹ awọn asesewa lati gbogbo agbala aye, a si nireti lati gbe awọn ija nla ati fifihan talenti ti ipin yii ni lati funni. ”

Awọn irawọ iroyin wọnyi darapọ mọ pipin ti o pẹlu awọn onija abinibi tẹlẹ, bi eleyi Keri Taylor-Melendez (1-0), Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (6-0),Anastasia Yankova (5-0), Emily Ducote (5-2), Colleen Schneider (11-7) ati Lena Ovchynnikova (12-4, 1 NC).

Ọmọ Kanada ti a bi Létourneau, Olukọnija akọle akọle iwuwo UFC atijọ kan, gbejade ohun orin iwunilori ti awọn ija amọdaju, ti ṣe afihan nipasẹ idije akọle agbaye kan si alailẹgbẹ UFC alailẹgbẹ Joanna Jędrzejczyk. Bayi, gbigbe soke si kilasi iwuwo diẹ sii, Ọdun Amẹrika Top Team ti o jẹ ọdun mẹtalelọgbọn yoo ṣe akọkọ fun Bellator ni 2017. Arabinrin naa yoo wo lati mu dara si lori awọn igbala mẹjọ rẹ bi ọjọgbọn, iye ti o ni awọn ipari marun, pẹlu mẹrin bọ nipa ọna ti knockout.

Hailing lati Medellin, Colombia, Alejandra Lara yoo wo lati ṣe alaye kan ni pipin flyweight obirin ti Bellator ti dagba. Oṣere knockout olorin ọdun mejila ti gba awọn iṣẹgun mẹfa ni awọn ijade meje lati igba ti o ṣe akọbi ọjọgbọn ni 2011. “Azul” ti fi iduroṣinṣin han ninu awọn ija rẹ titi di isisiyi, iṣafihan bata ti akọkọ knockouts yika, bakanna bi ifakalẹ armbar akọkọ yika. Lara ṣe ikẹkọ pẹlu awọn onija UFC Alexa Grasso ati Irene Aldana ni Team Lobo ni Mexico.

Ija kuro ni Hollywood, Calif., Kristi Lopez yoo wọ inu ija Bellator bi o ṣe n mura silẹ fun ija ọjọgbọn kẹta. Šaaju si wipe, “Loba” tun gun awọn iṣẹgun mẹta lori ija mẹrin, ọdun meji lori iyika magbowo.

Onimọṣẹ ifisilẹ Kannada Na Liang yoo wo lati kọ lori a 2017 ipolongo ti o rii tẹlẹ pe o pari alatako kan lasan 38 -aaya. Iduro yika akọkọ ti samisi akoko karun ni awọn ifarahan mẹfa ti alatako Liang kuna lati ṣe ni iyipo ṣiṣi. Lẹhin ti idije ni iyasọtọ ni bantamweight lati bẹrẹ iṣẹ rẹ, Liang pinnu lati lọ si isalẹ si pipin flyweight, nibiti o tun rii aṣeyọri nipa gbigba mẹta ti awọn ipari yika akọkọ.

Pẹlu iyalẹnu atẹle ni Tọki lati iṣẹ afẹṣẹja rẹ, Sabriye Şengül yoo yipada si MMA bayi labẹ itọsọna ti Bellator. Pẹlu igbasilẹ kickboxing ọjọgbọn ti 6-1, ireti ti ọdun 26 ni o ni agbara lati ṣe aṣeyọri aṣeyọri kanna ni awọn ẹka ere idaraya ija pupọ.

Undefeated ni 30 ọdun ti ọjọ ori, Awọn ọkọ oju irin Juliana Velasquez labẹ awọn arakunrin Nogueira ni Ilu Brazil, rù ọkan ninu awọn orukọ olokiki julọ ni MMA pẹlu rẹ inu agọ ẹyẹ Bellator. Afikun ohun ti, Awọn ikẹkọ Juliana lẹgbẹẹ ẹlẹgbẹ Bellator flyweight Bruna Vargas. Pẹlu awọn aṣeyọri marun ni awọn ifarahan marun, olugbe Rio de Janeiro yoo wo lati di aṣaju-ija Bellator miiran ti Ilu Brazil.